2006 Lincoln Navigator

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 22 of 60 complaints (37%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Suspension, Wheels & Tires include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 48 in 2005 to 60 in 2006.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years.
Category20042005200620072008vs. 2006 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)5,9505,9505,9504,4504,450
Combined MPG1313131414
City / Highway MPG11 / 1611 / 1711 / 1612 / 1712 / 18
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)684684684635635
Complaints filed8648604530Not compared
Recalls issued00322Not compared
Crash-involved complaints44522Not compared
Fire-involved complaints22341Not compared
Injuries reported74622Not compared
Deaths reported10000Not compared
Configurations compared11111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?

Engine: 22 of 60 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator get?

EPA rates it 13 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Lincoln Navigator?

EPA estimates $5,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 6-spd85.4LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD11 mpg16 mpg13 mpg$5,950684 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine221110
Transmission & Drivetrain61010
Fuel System60100
Electrical70100
Brakes71100
Steering31010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires201030
Airbags & Restraints62010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control40000
Body, Seats & Latches30000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other20000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · Campaign 05V520000 · Nov 15, 2005

    Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

    Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 05V519000 · Nov 15, 2005

    Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

    Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-248-0186.

  • TIRES:TREAD/BELT · Campaign 05V310000 · Jul 6, 2005

    Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.

    Consequence: OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR TIRES (TO ENSURE INSPECTION OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE TIRES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE) FOR TIRE TREAD DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DAMAGED TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.